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15-Day Romantic Escape: Chile for Two

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Overview

Explore the remote corners of Chile in luxury with your loved one. From Santiago, you'll leave civilisation behind as you explore the Atacama Desert at your leisure from the comfort of five-star accommodation. On this holiday to Chile, you'll have a selection of tours to choose from that cover a broad of interests taking you outdoors to some of the Atacama's most otherworldly locations.

From San Pedro de Atacama, you travel down to Chiloé Island, a paradisical place filled with myth and lore, which is perfectly matched with location traditions and amazing cuisine where you can explore small villages and the famous churches.

Your final destination is Torres del Paine National Park, otherwise known as the Chilean side of Patagonia. This remote corner of the Earth will transfix you with its beauty where you can hike to find glaciers, lakes and geysers surrounded by icy mountain ranges with tours from your accommodation.
Sightseeing
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature
Beach & Sea
Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Santiago de Chile!

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Welcome to Santiago de Chile!

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed at the airport and driven to your hotel in Santiago. Santiago de Chile is a dynamic and cosmopolitan capital. The city’s diversity shines through its contrasting neighbourhoods. During your free time, you can explore the streets and discover beautiful and original art galleries, design shops, handicraft markets, as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars, cafes, and nightlife.

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    Accommodation

    Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Arturo Merino Benítez Airport to Santiago

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    Destinations

    Santiago Metropolitan Region

Day 2

Santiago City Tour and Drive to Matetic Valley

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Santiago City Tour and Drive to Matetic Valley

Discover Chile’s capital city that combines the colonial with the ultramodern. Start your tour on the Alameda, a colourful avenue with buildings like the Chilean University, San Francisco Church, and Santa Lucia Hill where Santiago was founded. Continue to Plaza de Armas, central market, Bellavista bohemian district and San Cristóbal Hill for panoramic views of Santiago and the Andes. You will be driven to the Matetic Winery and relax before your dinner paired with a wine from the vineyard.

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    Accommodation

    La Casona Matetic Vineyards

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Santiago de Chile City Tour

    Santa Lucia Hill

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Santiago to Matetic Vineyards

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Santiago Metropolitan Region

    Santiago

    Cartagena

Day 3

Valparaiso & Vina del Mar Tour

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Valparaiso & Vina del Mar Tour

From the vineyard, you'll head west towards Valparaíso. Declared a World Heritage by UNESCO, Valparaiso offers unique ocean landscapes with colourful neighbourhoods, picturesque cobblestone streets and old cable cars. Then, you'll take the coastal highway to the modern seaside city of Viña del Mar. Here, see the flower clock, the casino, and several beaches where on windy days and high tides, the waves crash fiercely against the coast. Both cities are wonderfully different from each other.

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    Accommodation

    Enjoy Vina Del Mar

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Valparaiso and Viña del Mar Tour

    Valparaiso

    Viña del Mar

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cartagena

    Valparaíso

    Viña del Mar

Day 4

A Day in Viña del Mar

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A Day in Viña del Mar

Wake up in the bay area and spend the day exploring at your leisure. At Viña del Mar, relaxation and fine taste define this so-called “Garden City”. Let your imagination run free and enjoy its detailed urban aesthetics that mix modern buildings with white sand beaches and large green areas.

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    Accommodation

    Enjoy Vina Del Mar

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Viña del MarOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Viña del Mar

Day 5

Travel to San Pedro de Atacama

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Travel to San Pedro de Atacama

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Santiago Airport in time for your flight to Calama. You will be welcomed at the airport in Calama and driven to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama which is another hour away. You'll have the remainder of the day to relax and enjoy the calming atmosphere of your hotel, set in the centre of the town.

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    Accommodation

    Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    San Pedro de AtacamaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Matetic Vineyards to Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez

    Plane from Santiago to CalamaRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Calama to San Pedro de Atacama

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Viña del Mar

    San Pedro de Atacama

Day 6

A Day in San Pedro de Atacama

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A Day in San Pedro de Atacama

Explore the wonders of San Pedro de Atacama. This remote desert landscape never fails to impress. Today, you might want to visit the bubbling geysers of El Tatio which runs all the way to the border of Bolivia. Alternatively, take a stroll around Valle de Luna, an otherworldly landscape that is just one of many in this region. At night, take time to enjoy the star-lit sky or visit the largest observatory in the world.

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    Accommodation

    Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    El Tatio Geyser

    Valle de la Luna

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Antofagasta Region

Day 7

Another Day in San Pedro de Atacama

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Another Day in San Pedro de Atacama

Another day to explore presents yet more opportunities to witness the bounty of this landscape. Perhaps you can visit one of the villages in San Pedro de Atacama where you'll learn about old folklore tales, ancient beliefs and the delicacies of the region. Then, you might want to visit one of the salt pans where you'll find hundreds of flamingoes searching for their favourite food.

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    Accommodation

    Alto Atacama Desert Lodge & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Toconao

    Salar de Atacama

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Antofagasta Region

Day 8

Fly from Calama to Castro and Drive to Chiloé Island

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Fly from Calama to Castro and Drive to Chiloé Island

This morning, you'll be collected from your accommodation and taken to Calama airport for your flight to Castro. When you arrive, you'll be transferred to the beautiful island of Chiloe, perhaps most famous for its churches, myths and food. Travelling will take up the majority of the day, so you'll have time to relax and enjoy the beauty of your accommodation when you arrive which is all-inclusive so your meals and drinks will all be based here.

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    Accommodation

    Tierra Chiloé Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama

    Plane from Calama to CastroRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Castro to Chiloé Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    San Pedro de Atacama

    San José

Day 9

Choose from Activities at Tierra Chiloé

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Choose from Activities at Tierra Chiloé

In the morning, choose you activity for the day. You may want to explore the churches of Aucar Island, a cultural excursion that starts at the museum and former home of Francisco Coloane, one of Chile’s best writers, well-known for his seafaring stories, inspired by Chiloé. Head to Aucar Island – which Coloane named the “Island of Sailors’ Spirits”. Start on the meandering path which leads around Aucar Island to soak up the scenery here, bursting with colours flora. Return to the hotel after.

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    Accommodation

    Tierra Chiloé Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Quemchi's Route of Churches

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    San José

    Quemchi

Day 10

A Day on Chiloé Island

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A Day on Chiloé Island

Today, you may wish to relax a little, however, if you want a challenge, a hike is waiting for you! Muelle de las Almas or “Pier of Souls” is a wooden pier on a cliff edge leading nowhere. It pays homage to the legend of the boatman, Tempilcahue, who takes souls to their resting place. Start with a scenic drive past Huillinco Lake to Cucao Beach. Then walk along coastal trails up hilly terrain before reaching the cliffs. We have a picnic here and climb to the pier to see the sea lions below.

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    Accommodation

    Tierra Chiloé Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Muelle De Las Almas Hike

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    San José

    Los Lagos Region

Day 11

Travel from Chiloé Island to Patagonia

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Travel from Chiloé Island to Patagonia

Today is a long day of travelling, starting with the drive to Puerto Montt airport for your flight to Punta Arenas, the gateway to Patagonia. When you arrive, you'll be driven into Torres del Paine National Park, your first experience of this unforgettable landscape! Rest for the remainder of the day, ready to begin your hiking adventures tomorrow.

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    Accommodation

    Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chiloé Island to Puerto Montt

    Plane from Puerto Montt to Punta ArenasRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Punta Arenas to Hotel Tierra Patagonia

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    San José

    Última Esperanza

Day 12

A Day in Torres del Paine National Park

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A Day in Torres del Paine National Park

Today, you'll explore one of the many hiking trail in park. There are many different trails to choose from that you can select based on your abilities. Torres del Paine National Park boasts jaw-dropping landscapes filled with turquoise lagoons, glaciers, and towering granite horns. Become one with nature as you immerse yourself completely into its beauty on a trekking adventure. Don’t miss the sunrise that paints the sky with purple and red or nights that fill the sky with bright shining stars.

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    Accommodation

    Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Base Torres

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Última Esperanza

    Puerto Natales

Day 13

Another Day in Torres del Paine National Park

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Another Day in Torres del Paine National Park

Depending on what activity you chose yesterday, you can choose an easier or more difficult trek today. Torres del Paine National Park is a remote wilderness that keeps on giving. Become one with nature as you immerse yourself completely into its beauty on a trekking adventure, the best way to explore the UNESCO Reserve. Sail on Grey Lake to admire the glaciers, or paddle a kayak around its colossal blue and white icebergs.

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    Accommodation

    Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hunter's Indigenous Trail with Tierra Patagonia Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Última Esperanza

    Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region

Day 14

A Day in Torres del Paine National Park

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A Day in Torres del Paine National Park

Today, you'll explore one of the many hiking trail in park. There are many different trails to choose from that you can select based on your abilities. Torres del Paine National Park boasts jaw-dropping landscapes filled with turquoise lagoons, glaciers, and towering granite horns. Become one with nature as you immerse yourself completely into its beauty on a trekking adventure. Don’t miss the sunrise that paints the sky with purple and red or nights that fill the sky with bright shining stars.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Torres del Paine National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Última Esperanza

    Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region

Day 15

Departure from Punta Arenas

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Departure from Punta Arenas

Today concludes your beautiful holiday to Chile. After breakfast you'll be taken to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa to Punta Arenas

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Última Esperanza

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 11 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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